Donutrina in The Nutcracker Sweet Hardcover by Helen Yoon; Illustrated by Helen Yoon

Product Details

• Publisher: Candlewick (2026-09-22)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 32 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781536239676
• Item Weight: 385.56 grams
• Dimensions: 26.82 x 22.56 x 0.91 cm

A mouse with her heart set on dancing in The Nutcracker finds a joyful way to spin on-stage in this delectable, sugar-sprinkled ode to doing what makes you happiest.

Mouse is sure of one thing: She is destined to dance someday with the Sugar Plum Fairy. But the other animal ballerinas don’t agree. “You’re too small to be a ballerina,” they say. “You’re too tiny to wear a tutu.” But what’s to stop Mouse from becoming . . . a donut-rina? Head to the nearest bakery and step into the confection of your choice as a townful of “too big”s, “too tall”s, and “too porcupine”s take to the streets in a twirling, plié-ing, jeté-ing flurry of happiness that even the Sugar Plum Fairy herself could not resist. Funny and full of affection, this offbeat, humor- and heart-filled tribute to the Nutcracker will delight both fans and newcomers to the beloved holiday tradition.

About the Author

Helen Yoon is a professional illustrator, a freelance concept designer, and a former chemist. She attended ArtCenter College of Design and the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of many super funny books for children, including Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?, I’m a Unicorn, Off-Limits, and Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover) as well as Is This . . . Easter? and Is This . . . Winter? Helen Yoon lives in the Los Angeles area.